Inspector Mike Wright, Wellington District Road Policing Manager, reminds motorists that you could be stopped "Any Time, Any Place".
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"This morning, at about 10am, Police stopped a motorist as a result of a complaint from a member of the public in Porirua who was concerned about the manner in which the vehicle was being driven.
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"The female driver blew 725mgms.
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"On Thursday evening in Mirimar, the Traffic Alcohol Group stopped a number of motorists, five of whom are now facing Excess Breath Alcohol charges
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"On Wednesday night, between 9pm and 11:30pm, ?at a Roadside Checkpoint in Raumati Beach, ten motorists had cause to visit the Traffic Alcohol Group Booze Bus. ?Five of those motorists are now facing Excess Breath Alcohol charges.
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"On Sunday afternoon, 31st January , the Traffic Alcohol Group stopped an 74 year old motorist in Lyall Bay who subsequently blew 685mgms.
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"On Friday night 29th January, the Traffic Alcohol Group apprehended eight motorists in Masterton and various South Wairarapa locations drink driving. One of those was a lady who blew 935mgms and was accompanied by two children.
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"To the motoring public this weekend , the Wellington District Road Policing Team asks you not to drink and drive - ?get a sober driver. ? Drive to the posted speed limit and have a great weekend," said Inspector Wright.?